I am always saying to the young travellers: what USA has to offer to the foreign tourist? Not the skycrapers of the big, polluted cities but the beauty of the nature in the National Parks… It took me 6 hours of driving to get from LA to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. I stayed in Gila Bend in Gold Star Motel (40 USD per room with bath, a/c, fridge and TV). Now I know that there is more convenient and less expensive accommodation in a picturesque village of Ajo…
The park is fantastic! Great variety of desert plants in blossom… Rare organ pipes are as high as 4 meters. Surprisely you will see there more giant saguaro cactus then organ pipe… 99 degrees Farenheit! It is difficult to walk in such a heat, but I did also some walks to get better pictures… Just let you know that southern driving loop (Puerto Blanco) is closed for few years… The park is located just few miles from mexican border – be prepared for US patrol controls!
